For those still on the edge about switching over from standard lighting to energy efficient light bulbs, Eco-Hatchery has just released an app that can provide the final push over that edge. Their Bulb Finder app allows you to calculate an approximation of the money you would save by switching the light bulbs in your house with a variety of different energy efficient bulbs. The app is available on the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android devices.
The app begins by asking you which type of fixture you want to put an energy efficient bulb in. There are a ton of different options, including lamp, torchere, ceiling, chandelier, fan, both covered and exposed outdoor fixtures, and many more. Once you have told the app which fixture, it will ask you what type of bulb is already in there, including the style, the base type, the wattage, and if there are any special features, such as if it is a dimmable bulb. It will then ask you how long, approximately, the bulb is on per day.
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ating, called EcoClean, to the pre-painted aluminum surface of Reynobond commercial building panels. The result is an aluminum panel that, when combined with sunlight, acts as a catalyst to break down organic pollutants on its surface and in the air around it, like smog, into harmless matter which is then washed away by rainwater.
offering a green Build on Your Lot program is
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just announced a strategy to promote the use of domestic wood as a green building material. US Forest Service studies show that wood compares favorably to competing materials, including yeilding fewer emissions to process (including greenhouse gases) and can require significantly less energy for manufacture. This plan is part of a larger effort by the Obama administration to conserve and restore forests in order to create jobs, protect watersheds, and promote recreation.
Here’s a great and short read from Cushman Wakefield: The Green Advantage: An Analysis of National Landlords’ Committment to Sustinability
July—from curiosity to awe to confusion. Twenty-four solar panels line the metal roof of their 1,440-square-foot house, the most noticeable feature in their efforts to conserve energy. Almost every aspect of the couple’s home—down to their choice of paint, appliances, faucets and light bulbs—was created with the goal of reducing their carbon footprint.
responsible methods.
a green home can be built for less than 1% additional cost– and you’ll see the difference when you are ready to sell. Many of our local Central Texas builders are making green and energy efficient features standard on new construction. We can tell you which ones, and compare what they offer. You will see a difference in your monthly energy bill, and in the value of your home when you are ready to sell.
This will help the City of Austin reach its Zero Waste Goal of reducing waste sent to the landfill by 90 percent by 2040.
t, structural materials, is projected to grow by 29.2% in that same time period. The second largest segment is interior materials, then exterior, with projected growth rates of 24% and 20.6% respectively .